Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1339:
Description
This lot comprises a group of 95 empty brass casings manufactured by Norma, chambered for .308 Winchester. The casings are presented as unprimed, new old stock components intended for handloading, housed within five original two-piece yellow wood-grain pattern cardboard boxes. Each box is designed to hold 20 cases in a protective grid, and the collection consists of four full boxes and one box containing 15 cases, for a verified total of 95 pieces. The casings feature a bright brass finish with clearly legible headstamps marked “norma .308”. The packaging is characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century commercial component sales, featuring the red and white Norma logo with “20 Cases” and “308 WIN.” designations. These high-quality Swedish-manufactured components are sought after by reloaders for their consistent metallurgy and dimensions.
Condition report:
The brass casings appear to be in excellent, unfired, and unprimed condition, retaining a bright and consistent factory finish. Minor surface tarnish or light oxidation is visible on several cases, consistent with long-term storage in cardboard packaging. The primer pockets are clean and unused. The original cardboard boxes are in good to very good condition, showing some edge wear, light scuffing, and minor staining typical of age, but they remain structurally sound with legible graphics and intact interior dividers.
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